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Stakeout

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1987 | 116 min | Action, Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 5 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved 48 Hrs., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $66 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 87K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Badham

  • Richard DreyfussDet. Chris Lecce
  • Emilio EstevezDet. Bill Reimers
  • Madeleine StoweMaria McGuire
  • Aidan QuinnRichard "Stick" Montgomery
  • Dan LauriaDet. Phil Coldshank
  • Forest WhitakerDet. Jack Pismo
  • Earl BillingsCapt. Giles
  • Jackson DaviesFBI Agent Lusk
  • Ian TraceyCaylor Reese
  • Denalda WilliamsFarol Bernie